Stephen Bassett, executive director of the Paradigm Research Group, told listeners of the “Into the Parabnormal” podcast on November 13 that the United States may be on the brink of a “major disclosure” regarding unidentified aerial phenomena before the close of 2025. Bassett, who has spent more than a decade tracking government‑released UAP material, said a confluence of internal briefings, congressional pressure and whistle‑blower testimony is creating a “tipping point” that could end decades of official secrecy. “We have multiple sources within the Department of Defense and the intelligence community confirming that a comprehensive declassification package is being assembled for public release,” he said, adding that the timing aligns with the administration’s broader push for transparency on national‑security matters.
The conversation referenced the cascade of developments that have reshaped the public discourse on UFOs over the past two years. In June 2023, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released its first unclassified assessment of UAPs, acknowledging 144 incidents that could not be readily explained. That report was followed by a series of Senate hearings in 2024, where former intelligence officials and pilots testified about encounters with “non‑human‑origin” craft. More recently, former Air Force senior airman David Grusch publicly alleged the existence of a “secret program” that recovered intact extraterrestrial vehicles, a claim that has spurred both congressional inquiries and a flurry of investigative journalism. Bassett positioned these events as “the scaffolding” for an imminent official statement, suggesting that the government is now prepared to move beyond “partial releases” to a fuller acknowledgment.
Behind the scenes, Bassett described a coordinated effort among several whistle‑blower networks to protect sources while preparing for a coordinated release. He highlighted a “secure channel” that has been used by former contractors to submit classified documents to independent researchers, noting that “the volume and consistency of the data we’re receiving now far exceed anything we’ve seen in the past decade.” While he declined to name individuals, he emphasized that the contributors are “operating under legal counsel and are aware of the potential repercussions,” underscoring the seriousness of the forthcoming disclosures. According to Bassett, the Paradigm Research Group is poised to verify and contextualize the material before it reaches mainstream media, a step he believes will “prevent the sensationalist spin that has plagued this topic for so long.”
The prospect of an official disclosure, however, remains speculative. Critics point out that past promises of “full transparency” have resulted in limited releases of redacted documents, and that the intelligence community still classifies many UAP encounters as “national‑security sensitive.” Former Pentagon UAP Task Force member Luis Elizondo cautioned that “the path from internal briefings to public acknowledgment is fraught with bureaucratic inertia and political calculus.” Bassett acknowledged these hurdles, noting that “the administration is weighing the diplomatic fallout, especially with allied nations that have their own classified programs.” He added that any release will likely be framed within a “national‑security context” to balance public interest with operational security.
If the anticipated disclosure materializes, it could have far‑reaching implications for aerospace research, defense policy, and public perception of extraterrestrial life. Experts such as astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb have long argued that an open scientific examination of anomalous aerial phenomena could accelerate breakthroughs in propulsion and materials science. Conversely, some lawmakers fear that premature exposure of sensitive data could compromise intelligence methods or provoke public panic. As the year draws to a close, the “Into the Parabnormal” episode leaves listeners with a clear message: the next few months will be crucial in determining whether the United States will finally lift the veil on one of the most persistent mysteries of the modern era.
